VI. Complete the sentences with the passive form of the verbs in brackets. 26. Tsunamis_________ (typically/ cause) by large, undersea earthquakes. 27. Nearly a quarter of all homes in the Keys_________ (destroy) by Hurricane Irma in 2017. 28. Over the past two years, 500,000 damaged homes_________  (rebuild) with support from the government and donors. 29. An earthquake warning System_________ (install) on the West Coast next month. 30. An average of 10 people in Florida_________ (kill) by lightning strikes annually.

I. Complete the sentences with the passive form of the verbs in brackets.

1. Tsunamis_________ (typically/ cause) by large, undersea earthquakes.

2. Nearly a quarter of all homes in the Keys_________ (destroy) by Hurricane Irma in 2017.

3. Over the past two years, 500,000 damaged homes_________ (rebuild) with support from the government and donors.

4. An earthquake warning System_________ (install) on the West Coast next month.

5. An average of 10 people in Florida_________ (kill) by lightning strikes annually.

6. Indonesia_________ (strikI. Complete the sentences with the passive form of the verbs in brackets.

1. Tsunamis_________ (typically/ cause) by large, undersea earthquakes.

2. Nearly a quarter of all homes in the Keys_________ (destroy) by Hurricane Irma in 2017.

3. Over the past two years, 500,000 damaged homes_________ (rebuild) with support from the government and donors.

4. An earthquake warning System_________ (install) on the West Coast next month.

5. An average of 10 people in Florida_________ (kill) by lightning strikes annually.e) by a tsunami a few days ago.

7. An estimated 10,000 people_________ (already/ evacuate) due to the wildfires since Wednesday.

8. Scientists predict the South coast_________ (hit) by a large hurricane in two days.

9. After the storm, some major roads are closing because they_________ (repair).

10. The name Heather_________ (use) for three tropical cyclones up to now.

II. Rewrite the sentences in passive voice.

1. A magnitude 7.1 earthquake shook Southern California on Friday.

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2. They will provide temporary housing to earthquake victims as soon as possible.

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3. Rescue teams have saved hundreds of people from floods in Metro Manila.

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4. An average of 20 typhoons hit the country every year.

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5. A massive landslide buried dozens of homes near a Central Philippine mountain.

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6. They are repairing roads and bridges damaged by the hurricane.

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7. Across the northwest Florida coast, people were clearing storm debris.

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8. Authorities have lifted a tsunami warning after a strong earthquake.

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9. Submarine volcanic eruptions can cause tsunamis.

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10. Will the government send troops to flooded regions?

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I. Complete the sentences with the passive form of the verbs in brackets.

1. Tsunamis_________ (typically/ cause) by large, undersea earthquakes.

2. Nearly a quarter of all homes in the Keys_________ (destroy) by Hurricane Irma in 2017.

3. Over the past two years, 500,000 damaged homes_________ (rebuild) with support from the government and donors.

4. An earthquake warning System_________ (install) on the West Coast next month.

5. An average of 10 people in Florida_________ (kill) by lightning strikes annually.

6. Indonesia_________ (strikI. Complete the sentences with the passive form of the verbs in brackets.

1. Tsunamis_________ (typically/ cause) by large, undersea earthquakes.

2. Nearly a quarter of all homes in the Keys_________ (destroy) by Hurricane Irma in 2017.

3. Over the past two years, 500,000 damaged homes_________ (rebuild) with support from the government and donors.

4. An earthquake warning System_________ (install) on the West Coast next month.

5. An average of 10 people in Florida_________ (kill) by lightning strikes annually.e) by a tsunami a few days ago.

7. An estimated 10,000 people_________ (already/ evacuate) due to the wildfires since Wednesday.

8. Scientists predict the South coast_________ (hit) by a large hurricane in two days.

9. After the storm, some major roads are closing because they_________ (repair).

10. The name Heather_________ (use) for three tropical cyclones up to now.

II. Rewrite the sentences in passive voice.

1. A magnitude 7.1 earthquake shook Southern California on Friday.

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2. They will provide temporary housing to earthquake victims as soon as possible.

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3. Rescue teams have saved hundreds of people from floods in Metro Manila.

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4. An average of 20 typhoons hit the country every year.

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5. A massive landslide buried dozens of homes near a Central Philippine mountain.

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6. They are repairing roads and bridges damaged by the hurricane.

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7. Across the northwest Florida coast, people were clearing storm debris.

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8. Authorities have lifted a tsunami warning after a strong earthquake.

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9. Submarine volcanic eruptions can cause tsunamis.

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10. Will the government send troops to flooded regions?

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Complete the sentences with the passive form of the verbs in brackets. 

1. Tsunamis_________ ( cause) by large, undersea earthquakes.  

2. Nearly a quarter of all homes in the Keys _________ (destroy) by Hurricane Irma in 2017. 

3. Over the past two years, 500,000 damaged homes _________ (rebuild) with support from  the government and donors.  

4. An earthquake warning system _________ (install) on the West Coast next month. 

5. An average of 10 people in Florida _________ (kill) by lightning strikes annually. 

6. Indonesia _________ (strike) by a tsunami a few days ago.  

7. An estimated 10,000 people _________ (already/ evacuate) due to the wildfires since  Wednesday.  

8. Scientists predict the South coast _________ (hit) by a large hurricane in two days. 

9. After the storm, some major roads are closing because they _________ (repair). 

10. The name Heather _________ (use) for three tropical cyclones up to now.

One of the most devastating forces on Earth is a hurricane. A hurricane begins as a tropical
storm. The storm winds blow in circles around a center, called the "eye." Gradually, the winds get
stronger and stronger. A tropical storm becomes a hurricane when the winds are 120 kilometers
per hour or more.
The word "hurricane" comes from Huracan, an evil god of a Central American Indian tribe.
In other parts of the world, hurricanes are known by different names. In East Asia, they are usually
called typhoons, from the Chinese tai-feng, meaning "great wind." In Bangladesh, Pakistan, India,
and Australia, they are known as cyclones. Finally, in the Philippines, they are called baguios.
Few things in nature have as much power as hurricanes. They can destroy coastal areas
with heavy rains and winds of 250 kilometers per hour or more. Sometimes a hurricane causes the
ocean to flood onto land in an event called a storm surge. The total power of a hurricane may be
equal to 10,000 nuclear bombs.
Câu 1: According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?
A. Hurricanes always cause a storm surge.
B. All tropical storms become hurricanes.
C. Hurricanes are most common in Central America.
D. The wind speed of hurricanes is at least 120 kilometers per hour.
Câu 2: The word “hurricane” in the second paragraph comes from …………..
A. the Philippines
B. Central America
C. China
D. Bangladesh
Câu 3: The dangers of a hurricane include the following EXCEPT
A. flood B. landslide C. heavy rain D. strong winds
Câu 4: Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A. How To Prepare For A Hurricane
B. The Biggest Hurricanes In History
C. Some Facts About Hurricanes
D. The Difference Between Tropical Storms And Hurricanes

A hurricane is a huge storm that forms over warm ocean water. Bands of thunderstorms form and swirl around and around because the rotation of the earth. As more and more thunderstorms form, the hurricane gets bigger and bigger. A hurricane is one of the world's worst storms because it can last for days or weeks.

Hurricanes can also be very large. They may cover hundreds of miles and affect large areas of land. For a storm to be classified as a hurricane, wind speeds within the storm have to reach at least 74 per hour. But hurricane winds can reach speeds of over 155 miles per hour! A large amount of destruction may occur with winds that strong. Roofs may be torn off homes. Buildings may be flattened. Trees topple over. Hurricanes are deadly, but not just because of their winds. They can also produce very heavy rains and huge waves that slam into the coastline. Hurricanes are very common along the east coast of the United States. Here, wind, waves, and rain do the most damage.

Luckily, meteorologists (people who study weather) can forecast hurricanes days in advance by using radar technology. Radar is a little bit like a moving picture. It shows how big storms are and which way they are moving. Radar images people time to prepare for a coming storm. If the storm is very strong, home and business owners will put up plywood to protect their glass windows and doors. People who live along the coast will evacuate. They'll go to a hurricane shelter or stay with friends and relatives who live in safer places farther inland. Many lives are saved every year by people who take the necessary precautions.

Question28. What is a hurricane?

A. a tidal wave B. a huge storm C. a thunderstorm D. a tsunami

Question 29. What makes a hurricane?

A. thunderstorms B. strong winds C. seawater D. the earth rotation

Question 30. What of the following is not correct?

A. A hurricane is very dangerous because it lasts for days and weeks.

B. The hurricane wind speeds per hour can be nearly twice as fast as the wind speeds.

C. A hurricane can reach speeds of at least 74 km per hour.

D. Hurricanes often appear along the east coast of the United States.

Question 31. Who is meteorologist?

A. People study weather.

B. People do businesses in the meteorological field.

C. People live along the coast.

D. People are evacuated from the regions affected by hurricanes.

Question 32. What is radar used for?

A. making moving pictures

B. showing the size of hurricanes and their movements

C. giving people time to prepare for a coming storm

D. All above

I. Read Mary Ann’s story, and answer the questions.
In 1969, Hurricane Camille hit my three-storey blocks of flats near the Gulf of Mexico. First, the sea hit the building and all the windows broke. Then the room flooded. Five minutes later, my bed was floating near the ceiling. Then it floated out of the window. It was dark and the wind was howling. I was terrified. The building was falling down all around me. The wind was awful. It reached a speed of 234 miles per hour. I was cut and bleeding from head to toe. Finally, someone found me 8 km from my house and they took me to hospital.
1. When did Hurricane Camille hit the Gulf of Mexico?
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2. What happened after the rooms flooded?
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3. What happened to the building?
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4. How fast was the wind?
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5. How far did the water carry Mary Ann?
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